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Title: Ancient Plants
Being a Simple Account of the past Vegetation of the Earth and of the Recent Important Discoveries Made in This Realm of Nature

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Summary: "Ancient Plants" by Marie Carmichael Stopes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive introduction to fossil botany, aimed at a general audience rather than specialists, making complex concepts accessible to those with only a basic understanding of science. The book discusses the intricacies of past plant life, emphasizing the significance of recent discoveries in the field and fostering a greater appreciation for the evolution of plants over vast geological periods. The opening of the book outlines the importance of studying ancient plants and emphasizes that the remnants of past vegetation, though often fragmented and seemingly unremarkable, hold the potential to reveal fascinating insights into the history of life on Earth. Stopes notes the transformations in the study of fossil botany, illustrating how recent advances in the field have made it possible to glean more information about ancient ecosystems. She underscores the connection between modern and ancient plant life, inviting readers to explore the intricate relationships between different plant species through the lens of their fossilized remains, which reflect the evolutionary journey of flora over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Stopes, Marie Carmichael, 1880-1958

EBook No.: 43976

Published: Oct 18, 2013

Downloads: 269

Language: English

Subject: Paleobotany

LoCC: Science: Geology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Ancient Plants
Being a Simple Account of the past Vegetation of the Earth and of the Recent Important Discoveries Made in This Realm of Nature

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Ancient Plants" by Marie Carmichael Stopes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive introduction to fossil botany, aimed at a general audience rather than specialists, making complex concepts accessible to those with only a basic understanding of science. The book discusses the intricacies of past plant life, emphasizing the significance of recent discoveries in the field and fostering a greater appreciation for the evolution of plants over vast geological periods. The opening of the book outlines the importance of studying ancient plants and emphasizes that the remnants of past vegetation, though often fragmented and seemingly unremarkable, hold the potential to reveal fascinating insights into the history of life on Earth. Stopes notes the transformations in the study of fossil botany, illustrating how recent advances in the field have made it possible to glean more information about ancient ecosystems. She underscores the connection between modern and ancient plant life, inviting readers to explore the intricate relationships between different plant species through the lens of their fossilized remains, which reflect the evolutionary journey of flora over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Stopes, Marie Carmichael, 1880-1958

EBook No.: 43976

Published: Oct 18, 2013

Downloads: 269

Language: English

Subject: Paleobotany

LoCC: Science: Geology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.